Picturesque Villages

Scala and the village of Pontone

Scala Municipality overlook the Amalfi Coast from its high rocky mountains, about 400 meters above sea level. Together with the nearby Ravello, has been one of the main bulwarks of the coastal defense starting from Middle Ages. After all those years the village has retained that ancient atmosphere as shown, in fact, in its skyline full of history.

Some of monuments are Scala's Cathedral San Lorenzo (dedicated the village patron), located in the Main Square, and the Bishop's Palace.

Important is to notice that the oldest town of Amalfi; Scala host each year from 11 August to 11 September, an international event, "Scala meets New York" to commemorate the relationship between the two city with musical performances and cultural events. While, from July to August, it advocates the ancient union between the heirs and Rufolo Coppola with "Medieval Wedding." On the way to Scala from Pontone there is the mansion of Palazzo Verone.

Pontone is dominated by old mansion historical churches and towers: the Church of St. Giovanni, the remains of the Basilica of St. Eustace and the Tower of Ziro. About hiking path from Pontone starts the "Nature Reserve" in the "Valley of the Iron Mills" and a steps from the "Path of the Gods".

The Valley of The Iron Mills

A natural area protected by the Campania Region

The "Valley of the Iron Mills" is a "Natural Reserve" that preserves within it, in a typically tropical coves and breathtaking waterfalls, one of the oldest trees and from rare pre-glacial period: a fern bulbifera better known with the name of "Woodwardia Radicans".

She has found in the Valley her natural habitat due to a micro-climate (hot and humid) and she is protected under a National Program of the State Forestry Corps.

A Tour not to Lose

From the Amalfi Coast to the Gulf of Naples

The strategic position of the Palazzo Verone will allow you to reach easily the most famous spots of Campania. You can organize tours to the historic centers, to the nature trails or take a boat trip to visit the islands of the Bay of Naples. This land is ideal for any type of sightseeing because it is full of historical and natural heritage.

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Ravello

Is famous for its villas and its architectural charm. Among the monuments you cannot miss: the Duomo, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone.

Positano

The village of "Dolce Vitae" and fashion swimwears Positano. Beautiful coast, Fornillo beach, and the archipelago of Li Galli.

Amalfi

The Old Republic Marinara, all the cost is named after her. Famous is the village center, the Square and the Cathedral of St. Andrew.

Naples

Castel dell'Ovo, Palazzo Reale, the Certosa di San Martino and the Teatro San Carlo. A city you have to visit don’t miss it!

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Pompeii & Herculaneum

The two cities that Vesuvius buried in Aug. 24 in 79 AD. The excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum are among the most important archaeological sites in the world. Unesco Heritage.

Caserta

The city of the masterpiece Royal Palace by Luigi Vanvitelli, built by King Charles of Bourbon. Thousands of rooms and a huge lawn with statues and fountains. Also know as the Little Versailles.

Capri

No doubts the most famous among the three islands in the Gulf of Naples. Major tourist attractions are the Faraglioni, The Piazzetta and the Emerald Cave.